Red, White, and Blue Crochet Infinity Scarf

Dark Blue, Dark Red, and White Infinity Cowl Scarf, 68" x 4" x 3/8"
Incredibly Soft and Cozy Dark Blue, Dark Red, and Pure White Striped Infinity Scarf hand-crocheted with a high quality acrylic yarn. Because of the cuddly softness, the scarf is incredibly comfortable and feels wonderful against the skin.
I would consider this scarf to be a smaller, lightweight winter scarf, but it can be still be quite warm if worn closely around the neck.
I used Charisma yarn in three different colors: Dark Blue, Red, and White. Both the blue and red colors are dark shades, a little darker than would normally be found in an American red, white and blue combination. Charisma yarn is matte (no sheen).
Yarn Content: 100% Acrylic
Yarn Brand: Loops & Thread Charisma
Yarn Label Colors: Dark Blue, Red, and White
Approximate Length (full circumference unstretched): 68 inches/167 cm
Approximate Width: 4 inches/10 cm
Thickness: 3/8 inch/1 cm
Weight: 3.4 oz / 100g
This scarf can be worn as one or two loops. It's long enough to be worn as three loops, but may be a bit snug on anyone with a neck size greater than 14 inches/ 35.5cm.
This scarf is crocheted “in the round” to eliminate any seams. With infinity scarves, the very small area (1/2 inch wide) where I turn to start new rows will always look a little different from the rest of the scarf, but this can always be worn behind the neck, if desired.
An infinity scarf provides versatility in both fashion and function. When worn closely to the neck, this yarn provides warmth, and the more loops around the neck, the warmer it will become. Simply put, the amount of warmth & insulation provided depends purely on the way it’s worn.
An Infinity scarf can be worn in a variety of ways…
--Can be worn at full length as one loop. This is good for warmer weather or when used purely as a fashion accessory.
--Can be worn as two loops at different lengths for a double scarf look. Pull scarf over head, twist in front into a figure 8, pull loop you’ve just created over your head. Adjust to desired lengths.
--Can be worn as two loops at equal lengths to create a cowl neck.
--Can be worn as three loops as a neck warmer (on smaller sizes).
----You can also keep the two layers together, wrap them both around your neck, inserting one end into the loop at the other end of the scarf and create a big neck tie. (:
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Can be washed in cool on a delicate cycle and dried in dryer on low setting. However, I recommend either hand-washing in cold water and laying flat to dry, or washing on a gentle cycle in a lingerie bag and drying only a few minutes in the dryer. The gentler washing & drying prevents the yarn from frizzing over time. Avoid washing with heavier garments that cause friction. If using washing machine, avoid washing with items that have zippers, buttons, etc that may snag the yarn loops and pull on them or make the yarn fray.
Note: All yarns come with some degree of "factory residue" that makes the yarn feel a little stiff. This will disappear with normal handling and/or the first wash, bringing out the true softness of the yarn.
U.S. SHIPPING:
I usually use USPS First Class Package. For multiple orders, I often use USPS Priority Mail. For Ready to Ship items, I'll ship within two business days. For items made to order, I'll ship as soon as I have the scarf finished (within the time-frame stated in the listing title). I use PayPal's USPS integrated shipping system whenever possible, so you will be provided with a delivery confirmation number by email from PayPal and/or Aftcra. Most First Class packages take two to five days to be delivered and Priority packages normally take two to three days.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
I always combine shipping for multiple orders. I most commonly use USPS First Class International for shipping outside of the US. First Class International may take a longer time to arrive than other services, but it's much more affordable than Priority International (which usually runs $25 or more for a few ounces). Delivery time for international packages is usually 5 to 15 business days. Customs, bad weather, or national holidays can sometimes slow down a package with the occasional shipment taking around 30 days to arrive. This only happens to about 5% of my international shipments. (:
As of January 27th, 2013, USPS has raised prices for First Class International, in some cases almost doubling the amount they used to charge. On a positive note, they are starting to include tracking and delivery confirmation as part of the First Class service. They are beginning with Canada and will be adding other countries in the future.
International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
PAYMENTS:
I accept PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account, you will still be able to pay with a credit or debit card through PayPal. You can also pay from your bank account using an E-check (also through the PayPal system), but I won't be able to ship until the check has cleared, PayPal says it's okay to ship and allows me to print out a label.
RETURNS:
For now, I am not accepting returns, but am completely open to resolving any problems that may occur. I feel the best strategy is to head off any problems before they even happen. If you have any questions whatsoever about any items I am selling, please ask.
Thanks for looking! (: